Microsoft hacked from St. Petersburg

Reports are emerging that hackers have broken into computer systems at Redmond and may have gained access to Windows source code. Over a three month period. According to the BBC, the attack - now being investigated by the FBI - was discovered on Wednesday by company security staff. ...more

Racing round the Net

Rage releases E-racers today, a street car racing game that is centred around online competition. It works fine as a single player arcade, boasting great 3D-effects and real-time damage, and you can use this offline mode to build up your skills, opening up new cars and tracks as you progress. But once you've mastered your wheels, head to the Web and you can take on human opponents either on your own or as part of a team. ...more

Amazon on the game

Leading Internet retailer Amazon has recently launched a new games store as part of its website. The company, which is more famous for selling books than anything else, have decided to tap into the multi-billion pound video game industry. Amazon is also hoping to provide an online gaming community and news on new and future games releases. ...more

Apple shareholders 'wait and see'

Apple shareholders took what the Financial Times called a 'wait-and-see' approach following the company's announcement that CEO Steve Jobs had been cleared of any wrongdoing in the granting of stock options. The report into options granted between 1997 and 2002 found 15 instances where grants were backdated to increase their worth, but exonerated Jobs. In the few instances he was aware that favourable grant dates had been selected, he did not receive or otherwise benefit from these grants and was unaware of the accounting implications. ...more

Apple and Cisco agree to new iPhone talks

Apple and Cisco have agreed to further talks aimed at finding an out-of-court settlement over the disputed iPhone trademark. 'Apple and Cisco have agreed to extend the time for Apple to respond to the lawsuit to allow for discussions between the companies with the aim of reaching agreement on trademark rights and interoperability,' they said in a brief statement. Prior to Apple's unveiling of its iPhone at the beginning of January, it had contacted Cisco on several occasions to seek permission to use the name. ...more